Work-life balance stories - Page 3

Despite 72% of NZ small business owners hitting milestones, many avoid celebrating due to Tall Poppy Syndrome, impacting morale and wellbeing.

AI use at work has surged, boosting individual productivity by 33%, yet most firms report little improvement in team performance or innovation outcomes.

Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.

New Zealand’s top 20 workplaces for 2025, including realestate.co.nz and Cisco, showcase how strong cultures drive innovation and AI readiness.

58% of Australian SMBs use AI, but many rely on free tools, raising data security risks amid low awareness of enterprise-grade solutions and hardware needs.

Developers save 7.3 hours weekly using AI tools, but company investment in upskilling and formal AI training significantly lags behind, survey reveals.

New Zealand’s PAM app, designed to ease family admin stress, has climbed to number two in Apple’s Lifestyle charts, surpassing Tinder and Hinge.

Greencross Vets and AREN have introduced an AI scribe in 164 clinics, helping vets save hours weekly and improve care for millions of Australian pets.

Most Australian employers have adapted workplace policies to support employees' right to disconnect, improving staff wellbeing since the Fair Work Act amendment.

Nearly half of UK workers seek scheduled 'digital silence' periods to curb online distractions and boost productivity, particularly among those aged 25-34.

Equal Pay Day spotlights Australia's gender pay gap, with women working 50 more days yearly to match men's earnings, urging urgent workplace reforms.

Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.

New research shows 75% of employees welcome AI as work partners but only 30% are comfortable with AI acting as their manager.

Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand greater workplace flexibility, prioritising well-being and challenging traditional hustle culture norms to improve work-life balance.

Nearly half of UK firms now offer a four-day work week, replacing 'Summer Fridays' as younger workers lead demand for permanent flexibility.

Australian IT and finance sectors see strong pay rises, with salary gaps widening as some industries face growing dissatisfaction and workforce challenges.

Despite a shrinking tech job market and rising unemployment in Australia, 61% of tech professionals plan to switch jobs seeking flexibility and career growth.

A survey finds 80% of UK students fear AI could cause job losses, amid a 30% drop in entry-level roles and rising student debt averaging GBP £53,000.

DBS launches iCoach, an AI-driven coaching platform, to provide tailored career guidance and support to all employees anytime, boosting access and development.